Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program

Licences are issued to pesticide dealers and applicators and to manure applicators through the Pesticides and Manure Licensing Program, as required by Regulation under The Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act.

The purpose of the Act is to ensure the safe and proper application of pesticides and manures through education and technical support to dealers and applicators. Certification and licence requirements are outlined in the Pesticides and Fertilizers Licence Regulation and the Manure Regulation.

How to apply for Pesticide Applicator License?

Step 1 Certification/ Courses - Applicants must demonstrate, through successful completion of pesticide courses, that they are qualified to apply pesticides. The following courses are required prior to applying for an applicator license.

** Required courses. Licenses will not be issued until all required courses are completed.

All courses are offered by Assiniboine Community College (ACC). Contact ACC at 1-800-862-6307 ext 6716 to register for courses.

Step 2 Insurance - Individuals applying for a Pesticide Applicator Licence are required to have general liability insurance (excluding chemical misuse and spray drift damage insurance) of at least $250,000. Pesticide applicators must also have chemical misuse and spray drift insurance of at least $25,000. Individual or company policies are acceptable.

Step 1 Certification/ Courses - Applicants must demonstrate, through successful completion of pesticide courses, that they are qualified to sell pesticide products to the end users. The following courses are required prior to applying for an applicator license.

Pesticide Core**

Pesticide course in Agricultural Ground or LIvestock or structural category**

** Required courses. Licenses will not be issued until all required courses are completed.

All courses are offered by Assiniboine Community College (ACC). Contact ACC at 1-800-862-6307 ext 6716 to register for courses.

Note: Dealer Licenses may be considered in other categories on a case-by-case basis